American Society of Landscape Architects

Apply to be part of the 2024-26 class of the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program (WCLAP). This program supports women of color pursuing licensure and increases racial and gender diversity within the profession. Now in its third year, the program will provide 10 women of color with a two-year, personalized experience that includes up to $3,500 to cover the cost of sections of the Landscape Architectural Registration Exam (LARE), along with funding for and access to exam preparation courses and resources, and mentorship from a licensed landscape architect. ⭐ Applications are due July 21. Get info and apply today: https://lnkd.in/edseDT9T Image Credit: ASLA Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program 2023-2025 Class / ASLA #WomenInLandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitecture

The call for WxLA Scholarship nominations, including self-nominations, is now open! The WxLA Scholarship aims to support the professional development and success of emerging and mid-career leaders in the field of landscape architecture. This award for emerging and mid-career landscape architecture professionals funds costs associated with attending the #ASLA2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ejWExxep Key details: - Due August 1 - Scholar Notification by September 1 - Scholars will attend the Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington D.C., October 6-9. The 2024 WxLA Annual Gathering and Celebration of WxLA Scholars will happen on Monday, October 7th from 5-7 pm. #wxla #wxla2024 #LandscapeArchitecture

The Call for Game Changers is open for #ASLA2024! Share your innovative idea to transform our profession's approach to biodiversity and climate action for a chance to win 30% off conference registration and $500 for professional development! Learn more and submit by July 23: https://bit.ly/4bDRfUe #ASLAGameChangers is sponsored by Tournesol Siteworks

“We are pleased to work with ASLA to provide access to forestry professionals and financial resources for Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. This project reduces the rate of deforestation while supporting healthy ecosystems,” said Bryan Van Stippen, Program Director, NICC. ASLA has announced a new partnership with the National Indian Carbon Coalition (NICC) to offset greenhouse gas emissions from its #ASLA2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C., October 6-9. While it pursues its goal of reducing emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2024, ASLA has committed to purchasing up to 3,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emission offsets from NICC this year. Learn more about the offsets with NICC and the Fond Du Lac Band: https://bit.ly/3Xhovgt Make a contribution when you register for the ASLA Conference or through this form: https://bit.ly/3RrxgAZ Image Credit: Fond Du Lac Band Forest Carbon Project, Minnesota / © Stan Tekiela, courtesy of National Indian Carbon Coalition

"It’s now clear that approximately 80% of emissions from landscape architecture projects come from materials. This includes the extraction of natural resources, and their manufacturing, transportation, and construction in parks, plazas, streets, campuses, and neighborhoods. A significant portion of emissions in the built environment can be traced back to two materials: concrete and metal, which include steel and aluminum. The challenge lies in the fact that we use a large amount of both materials, they are difficult to replace due to their strength and utility, and improving their environmental impact is a complex process. But progress is being made." Read more from Pamela Conrad, ASLA, our inaugural Biodiversity and Climate Action Fellow in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/4eRr4vS Image Credit: Landscape architects, architects, engineers, and interior designers look closely into design and product manufacturing to decarbonize the built environment. / Vestre, John Patterson; Solid blocks are used in typical building and infrastructure construction in Africa. / KelvinJM, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons; Hollow blocks have less mass and when interlocking do not require mortar. / EPFL, Dr. Titus Bakera; Steel use in many forms is common in building, infrastructure, and site construction. / Climate Positive Design

At Economist Impact Sustainability Week US, ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen argued that nature-based solutions can help cities decarbonize. Bio-solar roofs offer proven benefits in reducing energy use. They also create wildlife habitat, capture stormwater, cool communities, and support good local jobs. “Nature-based solutions work best with an integrated, multi-faceted approach. They can’t be excluded from the conversation.” Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/3Ldihqs Image Credit: ASLA 2023 Professional General Design Honor Award. The Meadow at the Old Chicago Post Office. Chicago, Illinois. Hoerr Schaudt / Dave Burk

"Few are the corners of L.A. that don’t bear the imprint of Studio-MLA, the landscape architecture firm founded by the energetic Mia Lehrer three decades ago." In the L.A. Times, read a profile of Mia Lehrer, FASLA, and her influential practice: https://lat.ms/45IWJvk #LAInfluential

Last Call: Complete the Federal & State Legislative Priorities Survey to shape ASLA's advocacy agenda for the next two years. https://bit.ly/4bOkeFf #ASLAAdvocates #LandscapeArchitecture

Landscape architects help communities reclaim spaces, transforming them into safe, beautiful, functional environments. The Joe Louis Greenway Framework Plan by SmithGroup is a 27.5-mile planned trail and park in Detroit, turning vacant industrial areas into spaces for nature, play, and recreation. The community-authored planning process built trust through shared authorship. It celebrates the city’s unique history, culture, and neighborhood identity, promotes economic development, connects neighborhoods and people, and restores the natural environment. When complete, 46,000 Detroiters will live within a 10-minute walk of the Greenway. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xCey2G Image Credit: ASLA 2023 Professional Analysis and Planning Honor Award. Joe Louis Greenway Framework Plan, Detroit, Michigan. SmithGroup / Plan Images: SmithGroup; Branding: Studio Incognita; Construction Images: City of Detroit

Have a say in ASLA's advocacy agenda for the next two years as we tackle issues like heat waves, biodiversity loss, licensure, and more. Complete the Federal & State Legislative Priorities Survey: https://lnkd.in/e6fNWNXa Thank you to all who have participated! #ASLAAdvocates #LandscapeArchitecture